Taoism as described by Laozi himself is described as something that is unknown to man. Just as ants could not understand the people, the cosmos is something that no man would every be able to explain. However, the basic idea is to always follow these unexplainable laws of nature which is known as Tao. By respecting these ways, a person achieves a higher ground of morality. Action through inaction does not literally mean that people should lay on their backs and wait for tao to feed them. It is the idea that people cannot change their destinies. To an certain extent, someone may forge their own destiny, however, anything past that is unachievable. A wise person would realize that they have reach the limit of their power and should chose to let the power of the cosmos take over. Anyone that decides to push through would receive ill fate. This idea was also seen in Shakespeare's famous "Macbeth". When Macbeth decided to take his fate in his own hand, he created his own demise.[1]
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Taoism refers to a philosophiophy in which the basic concept is to establish harmony with the Tao (道), which is the mechanism of everything that exists. The word "Tao" is usually translated as "way", "path" or "principle", although the word also means "nature" as in the nature of all things as well as the natural world. Taoism had not only a profound influence on the culture of China, but also on neighboring countries. While the philosophical Taoism is not institutionalized, the religious Taoism is institutionalized and present in multiple countries. Taoist philosophy is deeply rooted in contemporary China, and is an unavoidable part of modern Chinese life.Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation, and humility, while Taoist thought generally focuses on nature, the relationship between humanity and the cosmos health and longevity; and wu wei (action through inaction). Harmony with the Universe, or the source thereof (Tao), is the intended result of many Taoist rules and practices.
Taoism
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Taoism as described by Laozi himself is described as something that is unknown to man. Just as ants could not understand the people, the cosmos is something that no man would every be able to explain. However, the basic idea is to always follow these unexplainable laws of nature which is known as Tao. By respecting these ways, a person achieves a higher ground of morality. Action through inaction does not literally mean that people should lay on their backs and wait for tao to feed them. It is the idea that people cannot change their destinies. To an certain extent, someone may forge their own destiny, however, anything past that is unachievable. A wise person would realize that they have reach the limit of their power and should chose to let the power of the cosmos take over. Anyone that decides to push through would receive ill fate. This idea was also seen in Shakespeare's famous "Macbeth". When Macbeth decided to take his fate in his own hand, he created his own demise.[1]Images
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Taoism refers to a philosophiophy in which the basic concept is to establish harmony with the Tao (道), which is the mechanism of everything that exists. The word "Tao" is usually translated as "way", "path" or "principle", although the word also means "nature" as in the nature of all things as well as the natural world. Taoism had not only a profound influence on the culture of China, but also on neighboring countries. While the philosophical Taoism is not institutionalized, the religious Taoism is institutionalized and present in multiple countries. Taoist philosophy is deeply rooted in contemporary China, and is an unavoidable part of modern Chinese life.Taoist propriety and ethics emphasize the Three Jewels of the Tao: compassion, moderation, and humility, while Taoist thought generally focuses on nature, the relationship between humanity and the cosmos health and longevity; and wu wei (action through inaction). Harmony with the Universe, or the source thereof (Tao), is the intended result of many Taoist rules and practices.